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Full List of 2026 BET Awards Nominations as Wizkid and Asake Make History The full nomination list for the highly anticipated 2026 BET Awards has been unveiled, with Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Asake making history ahead of the ceremony. The Afrobeats superstars earned a groundbreaking nomination in the Best Group category, marking a significant moment for African music on the global stage. Their inclusion in a category traditionally dominated by established groups and du

Dave Announces Historic First-Ever Nigerian Concerts in Lagos British-Nigerian rap superstar Dave is set to make history this October as he headlines his first-ever performances in Nigeria, bringing his globally acclaimed The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour to a spectacular close in Lagos. The award-winning rapper, songwriter, and producer will perform on October 16 and 17, 2026, at the newly revitalized Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly the National Th

Apple Music May Be Preparing New Subscription Tiers Ahead of WWDC 2026 Apple Music could be on the verge of introducing new subscription options, including a potential free or lower-cost plan with limited features, following the discovery of intriguing code references in the latest beta version of the Apple Music Android app. The findings, uncovered by tech analyst Aaron Perris and first reported by 9to5Mac, have sparked speculation that Apple may be considering a significant

FIFA Unveils Official 2026 World Cup Album Featuring Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, Ayra Starr and Global Superstars FIFA has officially unveiled the complete tracklist for the highly anticipated Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, set for release on Friday, June 5, 2026. The 18-track project brings together some of the biggest names in global music, showcasing an impressive blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, Latin music, pop, K-pop, dancehall, and international sounds. The album is bein

Niniola Announces Death of Husband in Emotional Social Media Posts Nigerian afro-house star Niniola Apata has shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of her husband, Michael Ndika, through a series of emotional posts on social media. The Grammy-nominated singer revealed the loss in the early hours of Wednesday via her Instagram Story, where she posted a number of messages expressing her grief and heartbreak. In one post, Niniola wrote, “God took him,” before following it

CKay Ushers in a Bold New Era with Upcoming Single ‘African Girls’ Featuring Kiddcard3r Following one of the most commercially and culturally significant periods of his career, global Afrobeats sensation CKay is preparing to unveil his latest single, African Girls, a collaboration with fast-rising artist Kiddcard3r, set for release this Friday. Widely celebrated for his global smash hit Love Nwantiti, CKay has spent the last few years steadily evolving his sound beyond the em

BNXN Speaks Out Against Poorly Designed AI-Generated Music Cover Art Sensational Nigerian singer and performer BNXN has shared his views on the growing use of artificial intelligence in music artwork creation, making it clear that he is not impressed by poorly executed AI-generated cover art. The artist recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration with the trend, stating: “I can’t stand behind an A.I cover. Especially if it’s terrible work.” His comment qu

Senegal Retain U-17 AFCON Crown After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Tanzania Defending champions Senegal once again underlined their status as one of Africa’s premier youth football nations, defeating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties after a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the final of the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. The Young Lions of Teranga were forced to come from behind after Tanzania’s Hamis Chenga gave his side an early lead in the seventh minute. Howev

Here is a complete list of every artist announced as a winner at the recently concluded 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs). The 2026 American Music Awards delivered a star-studded night of celebration, with some of the biggest names in global music taking home major honours across pop, country, hip-hop, R&B, Latin, rock, K-pop, Afrobeats and more. BTS emerged as one of the night’s standout winners after claiming Artist of the Year, while Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, Cardi B, Ty

Balloranking Re-Signs With Dapper Music & Entertainment, Extending Four-Year Partnership Dapper Music & Entertainment has officially announced the re-signing of Nigerian singer and songwriter Balloranking, extending a partnership that has steadily evolved over the past four years and reaffirming a shared commitment to long-term growth, artist development, and sustained success. The renewed agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held at the Dapper Group headquarter